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There were 9 new land/lot listings since January 1, 2010. Some larger parcels and several building lots. THere is also one commercial property that includes several different properties, projects and communities (click for .pdf and more photos/info)

GA7234728 1 TURKEY KNOB RD $44,900 Oakland 1.700ac R

GA7235151 YOUNG WOOD LN W $74,900 Grantsville 10.600ac R

GA7234225 TRAP RUN RD $99,000 Friendsville 19.780ac

GA7229995 GARNER DR $124,500 Deer Park 3.073 LR

GA7234494 681 BOY SCOUT RD $149,000 Oakland 50.020 LR

GA7229867 3 GRAND ESTATES DR $349,000 Mc Henry .573 R

GA7233401 65 WESTWARD WAY $369,000 Mc Henry .574 LR

GA7228856 14 PARKSIDE SOUTH CT $499,000 Mc Henry .520 LR

GA7232486 25297 GARRETT HWY $4,900,000 Mc Henry 36.840 C /

(source: MLS January 1, 2010 - January 12, 2010)

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

There are 5 new residential listings in the Deep Creek Lake/Garrett County area that are now available for sale (click for .pdf):

GA7234937 673 NORTHLAKE VILLAGE $395,000 Mc Henry NORTHLAKE VILLAGE

GA7234193 498 GLEANINGS DR $449,000 Mc Henry THE GLEANINGS

GA7234198 475 PINNACLE DR $449,000 Swanton THE PINNACLE

GA7234716 15 MEADOW MOUTAIN RUN RD $699,900 Swanton MEADOW MOUNTAIN RUN

GA7234339 774 GLENDALE RD $799,000 Deer Park SAND STONES ON THE LAKE

(source: MLS Jan 9, 2010 - Jan 12, 2010)

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

There were a total of 29 residential sales in the month of December in Garrett County and at Deep Creek Lake. This pace is slightly ahead of last year (27 sales - Dec 2008).
This is certainly debatable, but 12 of these sales appear to vacation homes or 2nd homes, while the majority are primary residential. This certainly makes a difference in pricing strategies, specifically demand-based pricing.

The average list vs. ORIGINAL sales price is 84.49% (up slightly from November), though the ADJUSTED list vs. sales price is 90.96% of asking price (almost identical to November).

The current number of active/for sale residential listings is 602. 23 of these homes are under contract.

Here are the statistical breakdowns:





If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

I just listed an incredible custom built house in the Wispering Views subdivision of Deep Creek Lake. The seller is also offering a $5,900 buyer credit! Check out the photo gallery:



In addition, these are a few of the features of this home:
Single Family Home
Heat Pump w/ propane backup
R38 ceilings
40,000 BTU gas fireplace insert
40,000 BTU standing gas stove
Surround sound
Multiple phone lines
Communications panel routing all TV & phone lines
Under cabinet lighting in kitchen
Energy star appliances
co2 & smoke detectors
Thermal blinds
Factory stained cement fiber board with 20 warranty/guarantee
Superior walls foundation
Exterior driveway lighting/lamp posts with individual electrical outlets
3 car detached garage with workshop & heated
1 attached garage stall
Lots of storage
Plumbed for wet bar in fully finished lower level
Large 1.12 acre lot
Views of Wisp Ski slopes
Tongue & groove ceilings
Large deck


If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

The following map search is for McHenry, Md 21541. There are more listings available than what you see on the map - some brokers do not share their listings through this software. Simply call or e-mail me and I will be happy to provide a FULL list if available properties from the MLS!

• Large kitchen with eat-in breakfast bar



• Sunken dining room with HUGE views of the mountain & amenities of Wisp



• Large recreation room in basement with ping pong table



• Storage room in basement



• Full laundry room with mud sink



• Master suite with oversized soaking tub



• Balcony off of Master Bedroom



• Wake up to views of the slopes - everyday!



• Level, grassy lawn and great landscaping



• Attractive stained glass window built in to hallway



• Newer flooring through most of the house



• Furnished!



• All of this for only $359,900!

Online Photo Gallery:

I had the pleasure of touring the Alpine Village Motel recently at an open house held by Suzanne Roszell, the listing agent. Talk about a unique piece of Garrett County history! The hotel is one of the few remaining commercial establishments on the waters of Deep Creek Lake. There are 29 lakefront rooms, dock slips available for guests, a beach area, outdoor swimming area and several native stone woodburning fireplaces throughout the property. Rooms styles vary, but all offer unique living quarters and a rustic flavor of the mountains. Better yet, you can walk to Garrett 8 Cinemas, the Honi-Honi bar, Arrowhead, Uno's and more! Plenty of parking area, and right in the heart of Deep Creek Lake's commercial activities! Roughly 45,000 sq ft!

If you have dreamed of owning and perating a business at Deep Creek Lake, this is an opportunity that you will want to look in to. The property is listed for sale through Long & Foster Real Estate at a price tag of $5.75 million. I have a photo gallery below, as well as a video of a stream that borders the property and flows into Deep Creek Lake beside Alpine Shores.

A special thanks to Mr. Jonathan 'Smiley' Kessler - he was kind enough to have us over for a tour of his new project - the Lodges at Aqua Mountain Resort. Basically, there are cabin sites available for purchase that will belong to the proposed resort & indoor water park. This is a really exciting addition to the amenties that our area offers. Imagine having a place to take your kids on a rainy day (or week) when you can't be outside.

The condominium style cabins will be used as vacation rental 'homes', operating much the same way that a hotel operates. Nightly rentals will be available, and owners can use their unit whenever they like and rent it out (if they choose) when they aren't in town for additional revenues. Seems like a great concept. You'll see from the photos, there are some incredible views from this Deep Creek Lake community. I imagine you'll have the best views around for the yearly Demolition Derby at the Garrett County Fair, as well as views of the water and Wisp Ski & Golf resort. I personally can't wait to try out some water slides!

If you are interested in more info about investing in this project, let me know and I can send the pricing lists, plats & floor plan info.


If you are in the market to buy or sell real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, make sure to contact Jay Ferguson of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc for all of your real estate needs!